Student Organizations
About the University
There are currently fo9ur active student
organizations in the School:
Whether you are a student, alumnus/alumna, future
student, friend, faculty or staff member, or
community member, our success at EMU is about
your success— academically, professionally, and
personally.
Social Welfare Action Alliance (SWAA)
Association of Black Social Work Students (ABSWS)
Gerontology Program Student Organizations (GPSO)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Several options are available to help finance your
graduate studies at EMU. For more information
contact:
Master of Social Work
Office of Financial Aid:
403 Pierce Hall
Walk-in advising during office hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone: 734.487.0455
Toll Free: 888.888.3465
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Student Organization of Latino Social Workers
(SOLASW)
Since 1849, EMU has been committed to the highest
standards in the classroom, the community and the
world. With 24,000 students of all ages and walks of
life from around the globe, we are able to combine a
world-class university with a thriving, connected
community environment.
Financial Assistance
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MSW Information Sessions
Photograph by: Phil Date
Students and Employers
Speak Out
“Eastern Michigan University’s MSW program is the first
place I look when I'm hiring social workers, because EMU
graduates are uniquely prepared to work effectively
with our diverse client population.”
“Not only does the School of Social Work at EMU teach
diversity, but also practices cultural competence in its
admissions, hiring, and extra-curricular programs.”
“As an adult learner and a social worker already in
community practice, I was thrilled to find the program both
relevant and challenging. The internship opportunities that I
had in the MSW program at Eastern truly prepared me
for leadership in social work!”
“The accessibility and dedication of faculty members is
astounding. I truly feel as though my professors care about
my education and nurture my academic growth.”
About the School of Social Work
Graduates of the CSWE accredited program will be
committed and able practitioners who can work to
alleviate social problems and enhance the
competence of individuals, groups and communities
for engaging their environments to improve social
functioning and provide opportunities. The Social
Work Program prepares students for culturally
competent and gender-sensitive practice.
Date: Every second Saturday in the
months of October, November,
December, and January
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: The Marshall Building
at Eastern Michigan University
No registration required!
Photograph by: Phil Date
To learn more about the MSW Program, our
application process, and answers to your questions,
we recommend that you attend one of our
information sessions:
PREPARING YOU FOR A CAREER THAT SHAPES CHANGE
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
MSW Admissions
School of Social Work
317 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.6892
E-mail: msw.program@emich.edu
Browse: http://www.emich.edu/sw/
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
http://www.emich.edu/sw/
The MSW Degree
Prepares Social Workers to find empowering
solutions to social problems and to meet the
needs of the most impoverished, oppressed,
and underserved people.
Designed to accommodate working students
needing a part-time program
All classes are offered evenings. Some
classes may be available on Saturdays.
Accredited by the CSWE
Admissions Requirements
Full Program* (Foundation and Advanced
Curriculum)
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75; a select number
of highly experienced social workers with
GPAs below 2.75 will be considered for
conditional admission
Evidence of strong liberal arts base
Advanced Standing Program*
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a
CSWE accredited program
Overall Undergraduate GPA of 2.75
GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 credits of
undergraduate work
*No GRE is required
Curriculum
School of Social Work
Mission Statement
The Eastern Michigan University Social Work
Program is committed to the empowerment of
poor, oppressed, vulnerable, and underserved
populations; the creation of social welfare
policy based on a strengths perspective; the
advancement of community problem solving;
and leadership in organizations and
communities.
The foundation curriculum draws from the
liberal arts background of the entering students
and prepares students for the advanced
concentration of their choice. The curriculum
consists of 11 courses that cover the content
areas of policy, human behavior in the social
environment, practice, research, and field
practicum. These courses are sequenced and
integrated, with increasing levels of knowledge,
complexity, and critical analysis.
Building on the foundation curriculum, the
advanced curriculum addresses one of three
concentrations (Families and Children, Mental
Illness and Chemical Dependency, or Services
to the Aging) and develops professional skills in
depth. Research courses allow students to
explore and analyze subjects and advanced
policy courses focus on the empowerment and
social justice to populations in-need.
Family and Children’s Services
Concentration
Prepares graduates to work in community
prevention programs, child and family
interventions, protective services, foster care,
adoptions, teen pregnancy and parenting
programs, youth residential facilities, domestic
violence programs, homeless shelters, and family
court settings.
Mental Illness/Chemical
Dependency Concentration
Prepares graduates to work towards the recovery
and empowerment of persons coping with mental
illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring
conditions in the public and non-profit settings.
Field Education
All MSW students complete field placements
in affiliated public or non-profit agencies that
meet the School’s Mission. All placements
require 16 hours per week; the Field Office
works to find flexible placement hours for
students employed full-time.
Full-program students complete a generalist
placement (400 hours) and an advanced
placement in the selected concentration
(500 hours) for a total of 900 hours.
Advanced Standing students complete one
advanced placement in their selected
concentration totaling 500 hours.
Worksite placements may be arranged.
No credit can be given for past experience.
Services to the Aging
Concentration
Prepares graduates to serve older persons in
agencies such as senior centers, adult day-care
programs, home-based services, health care
settings, protective services, Alzheimer’s
programs, nursing homes, and caregiver support
programs.
Certificates
A number of certificates can be earned
concurrently, supplementing the Social Work
education provided in the foundation and
advanced curriculums.
Community Building
Non-profit Administration
Gerontology
School Social Work
Dementia Care
Attend an MSW Program
Information Session!
Call today for details!
(734) 487 - 6892
(No pre-registration required)